Losing the Dark is a short full dome “public awareness” feature that highlights the growing effects of light pollution. It is become ever more difficult to see the night sky. This is followed by a live star talk, making it clear what you can see if we preserve access to dark skies. Total running time is about 45 minutes.

Museum Hours: Monday - Saturday 9–5; Sunday 12–5
Closed: Jul. 4, Sept. 4, Nov. 23, Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, 2017
The U-M Museum of Natural History will close in its current location on December 30, 2017, reopening next door in the new Biological Science Building in 2019.